Margot

Margot is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,223 girls in the United States.

Margot at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑː.ɡəʊ/

About the name Margot

Margot belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Margot first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #126 in 2024, and in 2024 2,223 babies received the name — 22,984 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Margot in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#126 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Margot in 2024
2,223
Total since 1880
22,984

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Margot mean?

The meaning of Margot is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Margot a boy or girl name?

Margot is a girl name. In 2024, 2,223 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Margot?

Margot comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Margot?

Margot first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #126 in 2024, and 2,223 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Margot?

Margot is pronounced /ˈmɑː.ɡəʊ/ (IPA).

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